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Shaping the spiritual and community life of the Thirteenth Assembly International Worship Planning Committee meets in Kraków, Poland
Estonian archbishop: We must be peace seekers Archbishop Urmas Viilma says churches in the region must pray for Ukraine and proclaim gospel of peace at all times
Hungary: Mobilizing support for Ukrainian refugees “I am proud of the people of my church,” says Bishop Fabiny
Uphold rights and dignity of women fleeing conflict On International Women’s Day, Lutheran leaders focus on ways that women are impacted by war and violence
Assembly: LWF invites member churches to nominate delegates Looking forward to gathering as a global communion
Welcome all affected by the war in Ukraine LWF General Secretary speaks out against discrimination of refugees
Cameroon: Answering the call to serve the church Voices from the Communion: Rev. Dr Jeannette Ada Epse Maina, LWF Vice President for Africa
Ukraine: Lutheran churches in neighboring countries provide shelter and support A wave of solidarity for victims of war
The most vulnerable suffer in war says Salvadoran Lutheran Church bishop El Salvador commemorates thirty years of Peace Accords
Germany: Fast for the climate during lent Fasting campaign “As much as you need” focuses on nutrition and food security
Ukraine: Lutheran churches across the world call for Peace and Support Global solidarity with those affected by the war